Las Vegas Sun

April 26, 2024

Kelly Convirs-Fowler greets her supporters as results come in Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017 in Virginia Beach, Va. In her first bid for political office, Democrat Convirs-Fowler defeated veteran Del. Ron Villanueva in the House of Delegates 21st District. Sweeping victories in Virginia and key gains in other state legislative elections this year have made Democrats optimistic about the potential for even bigger wins next year as they seek a greater voice ahead of the next round of political redistricting.

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Kelly Convirs-Fowler greets her supporters as results come in Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017 in Virginia Beach, Va. In her first bid for political office, Democrat Convirs-Fowler defeated veteran Del. Ron Villanueva in the House of Delegates 21st District. Sweeping victories in Virginia and key gains in other state legislative elections this year have made Democrats optimistic about the potential for even bigger wins next year as they seek a greater voice ahead of the next round of political redistricting.